1) #ReopeningSchools requires time for all things to be put in place and yet we can mark the Minister "tardy" and "unruly" in not starting collaborative planning months ago when options were clearly understood.
2)Opening schools safely requires major expansion of well-ventilated space, many more teachers, a mental health and wellbeing plan to support teachers and students; a major commitment to expanded non-profit childcare. These are a must before students should come back.
3) A major investment in how to tap expertise to skill up educators about innovative use of remote learning along with supports for students to build capacity. This will take a few years to create exciting, effective and highly interactive approaches
4)Confusion reigns supreme re the gov's directions re options! First, up to the boards. Then, hybrid, then all face to face, now up to boards. Boards' competencies vary as do local public health authorities. Some boards will need capacity build from the centre.
5) Unless @fordnation puts proper funding in place, unless there's new commitment to collaboration w teachers, students, parents & experts,government playing Russian roulette w/ the health & safety of students & teachers. Better postpone tilOct 15 or later to get it right.
